How Jesus Saves Us from Slaveholder Religion
More and more I realize that reconstructing the gospel is, first and foremost, about knowing which Jesus we follow.
Baby Jesus Was a Dreamer in Egypt
Where are the biblical fundamentalists who say that American law should be based on the Bible? They should be leading the charge in support of Dreamers, refugees, and other immigrants.
6 Religion Podcasts to Start 2018
This new documentary-style podcast features an atheist and Christian in conversation about — who else? — Jesus.
Deep Down, You Don’t Really Want to Change the World
We say we want to change the world. But deep down, we want to raise up human cement trucks that further entrench the very worst of our habits and systemic injustices.
What Jesus’ Economy Looks Like
As Christians, we need to have a holistic approach to life transformation. We need to be about creating jobs, planting churches, and meeting basic needs — one community at a time.
Breastfeeding God
Mary was Jesus' whole world. Although his life would be guided by faith that we do not live by human food alone, the scramble to mother for first food is innate.
Calling the Bluff on White Jesus
If you haven’t noticed, white Jesus is usually the only Jesus in town. If you dig, you can find other images of Jesus, but it’s hard. If that isn’t a symbol of white supremacy, I don’t know what is.
The God Who Transcends Inclusive Language
We were created in the image of God and, sadly, we are prone to return the favor.
The Blessedness of Reclaiming Time
With those simple words, this phrase is becoming a movement — not only for women but also for people of color, for the LGBTQ community, for people with special needs, for anyone really who has lived their life being told that their time doesn't matter, that they often exist to be AVAILABLE for others.
Why the ‘Better Care’ Act is NOT Gospel Good News
The odd thing about this is that ALL of these people have pre-existing conditions. All of these beautiful, unlikely, remembered people whom Jesus touched had something wrong with them before he came along.